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Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.
Contact us at afkar@mecouncil.org.

Tanner J. Manley

Policy Fellow, Crisis Response Council

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Tanner J. Manley is a policy fellow at the Crisis Response Council, a Carnegie Corporation initiative focused on peacebuilding and de-escalation in the Middle East. He was previously a research assistant for the Middle East Council on Global Affairs’ Conflict and Security program and assistant editor of Afkar. His research focuses on conflict, international law, and the foreign policy and security of Gulf states.

 

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Articles

Beyond BRICS Summit, UAE and Brazil Deepen Ties
The two BRICS members are increasing their defense cooperation amid shifts away from traditional security partners.
Francesco Schiavi, Tanner J. Manley
Ethiopia-Somalia Dispute: What Is at Stake for MENA? – Council Views
As tensions rise in the Horn of Africa, how are MENA actors involved and what is the potential fallout for both regions?
Afyare A. Elmi, Redie Bereketeab, Adel Abdel Ghafar, Ahmed Morsy, Galip Dalay, Faozi Al-Goidi, Tsedenya Girmay, Tanner J. Manley
Qatar’s Next Diplomatic Step in Latin America?
As Doha extends its diplomatic mediation beyond its own region, mediating Venezuela and Guyana’s longstanding border dispute could provide a potential next diplomatic step for the Gulf state.
Tanner J. Manley
How Acting as Mediator Expands Qatar’s Geopolitical Reach
After brokering an historic prisoner exchange between long-time enemies, Qatar has a chance to continue expanding its geopolitical reach through its role as a mediator of conflict.
Ranj Alaaldin, Tanner J. Manley
Mediating Multipolarity: Qatar's Role in U.S.-Venezuela Negotiations
While Qatar has developed its own relationships in Latin America, it also stands to benefit as a trusted go-between in diplomatic rivalries.
Leily Rossi, Tanner J. Manley
Saudi-Iran Rapprochement Unlikely to Bring Lasting Peace to Yemen
Warming relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran and this week's Saudi-Houthi talks have raised hopes about an end to the war in Yemen, but significant hurdles to long-term peace remain.
Faozi Al-Goidi, Tanner J. Manley
What Can the Next World Cup Hosts Learn from Qatar 2022?
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 set new ground for what it means to have an inclusive and safe tournament. How can these policies be implemented in future World Cups?
Noha Aboueldahab, Tanner J. Manley

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